The Vanishing Islands That Failed to Vanish
Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.
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![Rakeedhoo, population 76, is the least populated island in the Maldives. It is 700 feet wide and 1,200 feet long.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/06/multimedia/00cli-atolls-static-promo/00cli-atolls-rakeedhoo-gvmq-thumbLarge-v2.jpg?auto=webp)
![Rakeedhoo, population 76, is the least populated island in the Maldives. It is 700 feet wide and 1,200 feet long.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/static01.nyt.com/images/2024/06/06/multimedia/00cli-atolls-static-promo/00cli-atolls-rakeedhoo-gvmq-threeByTwoMediumAt2X-v2.jpg?auto=webp)
Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.
By Raymond Zhong and
The Interior Department rejected a proposed industrial road through pristine land in Alaska that was needed to reach an estimated $7.5 billion copper deposit.
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Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.
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Three states challenged the administration’s “good neighbor” plan, meant to protect downwind states from harmful emissions.
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As Solar Power Surges, U.S. Wind Is in Trouble
A 2022 climate law was expected to set off a boom in renewable energy. So far, that’s only come partly true.
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As Insurers Around the U.S. Bleed Cash From Climate Shocks, Homeowners Lose
It’s not just California and Florida now: Insurers are losing money around the country. It means higher rates and, sometimes, cancellation notices.
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A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.
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Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.
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Have Climate Questions? Get Answers Here.
What’s causing global warming? How can we fix it? This interactive F.A.Q. will tackle your climate questions big and small.
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Biden vs. Trump on Climate Policy
Ahead of the first presidential debate, we examined the climate stakes in this year’s election.
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The Heat Crisis Is a Housing Crisis
A lack of affordable housing and high energy costs are making Americans more vulnerable to record-breaking heat, public health experts say.
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On-air meteorologists have become a target in the culture wars as they report on the effects of climate change.
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Why Longer Heat Waves Are So Dangerous
Researchers have found that longer-lasting heat waves can be deadlier and can pose unique health risks.
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Is the Fight Against Big Oil Headed to the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court may soon decide the fate of dozens of cases brought by cities and states that seek to hold fossil fuel companies accountable.
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Four cases backed by conservative activists in recent years have combined to diminish the power of the Environmental Protection Agency.
By Coral Davenport
A foundational 1984 decision had required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes, underpinning regulations on health care, safety and the environment.
By Adam Liptak
Stress, ovarian cancer, buoyancy disorders: Every pet has its troubles, and needs a good doctor who makes house calls.
By Emily Anthes and Nic Coury
Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story.
By Raymond Zhong, Jason Gulley, Karen Hanley and Alexandra Ostasiewicz
The calf, named Wakan Gli, is said to fulfill a Lakota prophecy that brings hope, but its birth is also a sign that more must be done to protect the Earth, a Lakota spiritual leader says.
By Aimee Ortiz
A new Pew Research Center survey finds Republican support for wind, solar and electric vehicles has tanked since President Biden was elected, mostly among those 65 and older.
By Lisa Friedman
The high temperatures blamed for the deaths of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia are taking a broad toll in countries that have spent vast sums to attract tourists and investors.
By Ben Hubbard
As the planet warms, atoll nations like the Maldives seemed doomed to shrink. Scientists have begun to tell a surprising new story.
By Raymond Zhong
A fatal fungal disease has devastated the world’s amphibians. But the fungus has a vulnerability: It cannot tolerate heat.
By Emily Anthes
President Biden’s landmark climate law could be repealed in a Trump administration. Economists said that would jeopardize $488 billion in American investments.
By Lisa Friedman
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